Jackson resident shares story after solar eclipse causes permanent eye damage
MADISON COUNTY Tenn. -- "There's no safe way to stare at the sun," Mark Bedwell said. As the nation prepares for the solar eclipse on Monday, one man is sharing…
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Huntingdon mayor to fix city flooding problems
HUNTINGDON, Tenn. — For those who live in Huntingdon, rain can be more than just a summer shower. "The streets just flood. It's been doing this ever since I lived…
Fight breaks out on school bus; Jackson police respond
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A fight between two female students stopped a Jackson-Madison County bus Thursday afternoon on its way home from Liberty Tech high school. Jackson police responded to the incident…
Alexander Elementary unveils new school sign
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Alexander Elementary School held an official unveiling Thursday for their new school sign. Staff and students welcomed and thanked the Pie Partners who made the sign possible. School leaders…
Leadership Chester County brings community members closer
PINSON, Tenn. -- For 17 years, Leadership Chester County has been bringing the community together. Thursday was the first session for this year's class. "The opportunity to get to know our…
Lane College students begin 2017-18 school year
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It might have been a dreary day outside Thursday, but that didn't stop the Lane Dragons from starting back to school. Students hit the campus for their first…
Parkers Crossroads receives $486K grant to link Veterans Cemetery with trail system
PARKERS CROSSROADS, Tenn. -- Parkers Crossroads received a big grant local leaders hope will bring business and tourists to West Tennessee. Construction is already underway at the new Veterans Cemetery in Parkers…
West Tenn. congressman wants President Trump impeached
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) -- A Democratic congressman from West Tennessee says he plans to introduce articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump following his comments on the white supremacist rally…
Tipton Co. man charged with murder in death of Brownsville man
TIPTON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A TBI investigation has led to a Tipton County man being charged with murder in a Brownsville man's shooting death. Zachery…
Multi-agency sweep nets 24 arrests in Jackson, Madison County
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- An operation involving officers from several local agencies results in two dozen arrests. The operation led by the Multi-Jurisdictional Violent Crime and Gang Task Force took place Wednesday afternoon and into the early morning hours Thursday,…
Johnny Cash's family asks white supremacists not to use singer's name or image
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- The children of Johnny Cash are asking white supremacists and other hate groups not to wear or use the country singer's name or image. In a lengthy Wednesday night Facebook post from son John Carter Cash,…
Auditions for "Meet Me in St. Louis" being held at 'The Ned'
JACKSON, Tenn.-Auditions were held for the play, "Meet Me in St. Louis", to be performed by the Jackson Children and Teen Theater... were held Wednesday at 'The Ned'. The play is…
Family of missing girl hosts vigil on 21st anniversary of her disappearance
MILAN, Tenn -- The years have come and gone since Cayce Lynn McDaniel was last seen by her family. She vanished from her home 21 years ago. Although this time of year…
Program helps transitioning soldiers find work after leaving military service
JACKSON, Tenn.-A new program has been established to help active duty soldiers from Fort Campbell find work when they end their service. "Transition to Trades" is a 30-day class that teaches soldiers…
Local insurance agent offers tips for parents of teen drivers
JACKSON, Tenn. -- When parents have a teenager who starts driving, they are faced with all kinds of questions about safety, liability and the type of insurance needed. Safety experts say you…
